Beth Riesgraf

Beth Jean Riesgraf (born August 24, 1978) is an American actress, perhaps most notable for her role as Parker in the series Leverage.
She was formerly engaged to the actor Jason Lee, with whom she has a son, Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf-Lee.

Perhaps the coolest element of TNT's Leverage — which airs Tuesdays at 10 pm/ET, and has just been picked up for a second season — is its colorful cast of characters, each of whom is more assured of their snatching skills than the next. That quality is no better personified than by Beth Riesgraf's Parker, an upper-echelon cat burglar who loves climbing walls and sticking her claws into other people's things. Riesgraf gave TVGuide.com a look at what's ahead for her sexy and sassy sneak.

American actress Beth Riesgraf was born on August 24, 1978. She attended Cimarron Memorial High School in Las Vegas, where she became student body president. She was also voted “Most Admired Senior,” and was senior prom queen as well.

A member of the school’s Photography club, she also graduated with honors. In 2000, she made her acting debut appearing on the short production The Summer of My Deflowering. Her next role was a small one, playing a waitress on Spin City.

Beth Riesgraf next appeared on MTV’s Undressed, following it up with performances on the thriller Scorcher, and the drama I Love Your Work by Adam Goldberg. Riesgraf was next seen on an episode of How I Met Your Mother, titled “Purple Giraffe.” In 2005, she became known for appearing as Natalie Duckworth on the hit series My Name Is Earl. She starred alongside Jason Lee, and the two were formerly engaged.

They have a son, named Pilot Inspektor Riesgraf-Lee. Riesgraf’s other projects include roles in the TV production The Stereo Sound Agency, written by Scott Tomlinson. She later appeared on the series Insatiable, as well as on an episode of Big Shots.

In 2007, Riesgraf was cast on Without a Trace. That year, she obtained a small role in the film Alvin and the Chipmunks, playing a mother opposite Jason Lee, David Cross, Cameron Richardson, Jane Lynch and Justin Long. In 2008, Riesgraf joined the cast of the series Leverage. Her character is that of Parker, and the Turner Network series also stars Timothy Hutton, Gina Bellman and Christian Kane. Riesgraf then filmed the short romantic film Struck, which was directed by Taron Lexton and written by Milena Firreira.

Riesgraf also worked on the comedy Nobody, starring Sam Rosen, Mark Margolis and Helena Mattson. Riesgraf has also appeared on a music video for the band Death Cab for Cutie, titled “Cath.”

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Beth Jean Riesgraf is an Australian financial Blogger and Copywriter who lives in Sydney.
After her daughter Mary was born, Beth decided to start working from home as freelance. This is one of her blogs.